2025 IC DAE Judging - Special Categories

  • 2025 DAE: SPECIAL CATEGORIES

  • Review each doll and select a rating from 1 (lowest) to 10 (best). Each page shows only one doll, but you can move back and forth between pages. When you are satisfied with the rankings you have given for all the dolls in this section, click the “submit” button to send the results to us. Feel free to email me if you have any questions. Thanks!

     

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  • REBORN DOLL/SILICONE KIT 

  • Arie 

    18 inches, LE 20, $7,200. Made with Psycho Paint, yearling mohair, and craft wire full-body armature. Has hand-applied eyebrows, milia, detachable tongue, healing umbilical stump, and scratch mark. Hair is directional mono-rooted. Sculpted by Elena Westbrook. Mohair by HP locks. 

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  • Ghost Baby 

    20 inches, LE (sold out), $850. Custom resin eyes, purple mohair, and applied purple eyelashes. Stuffed with premium Poly-fil and weighted with glass granules and poly pellets. Sealed with Ultimate Fusion sealer, painted with layers of Ultimate Fusion air-dry paints, and then sealed twice with a matte varnish. Mohair from Happiness for Dolls is rooted to have two natural cowlicks and is sealed from the inside. Comes with custom boutique dress and bonnet made by Jorge Baby Boutique, as well as an organic cotton overall outfit, hat, and socks. Chantal kit sculpted by Natali Blick. 

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  • Jesse 

    19 inches, LE 999, $1,375. Vinyl reborn doll painted with Ultimate Fusion air-dry paints. Painted hair. Rooted mohair eyelashes. Textured "skin" with an air-dry medium. Weighted with fine glass beads and premium Poly-fil. Kit sculpted by Severine Piret-Mercier. Photo prop duckling not included.

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  • Jolie 

    20 inches, LE, $8,500. Full-body silicone doll painted in translucent layers of Silicone Art Materials’ silicone pigments. Hair is microrooted using blend of alpaca and Angora mohair. Sculpted, molded, and cast by Sylvia Manning. 

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  • Kristopher 

    19 inches, LE 30, $9,500. Psycho Paint and Silc Pig. Has detachable tongue, healing umbilical stump, and 3D veining. Sculpted by Alejandra De Zúñiga. 

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  • Luna 

    20 inches, LE, $7,000. Full-body silicone doll. Painted using translucent layers of Smooth-On silicone pigments. Hair is Angora and alpaca mohair blend. Sculpted, molded, and cast in silicone by Joanna Kazmierczak-Pietka. 

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  • Numa 

    20 inches, LE 20, $6,800. Made with Psycho Paint and Silicone Art Materials pigments, yearling mohair, and craft wire full-body armature. Has hand-applied eyebrows, directional mono-rooted hair, and detachable tongue. Sculpted by Mercedes Alvarez Ceballos. Mohair by Sarah Silk. 

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  • Peeka Holly Hobbie 

    16 inches, Open, $650. Painted with Ultimate Fusion air-dry paints and sealed with a matte varnish. Nose, mouth, ears, and nails have been glossed. Has custom-made glass fantasy eyes. Lashes have been applied. Comes with a custom-created outfit, logo onesie, hat, diaper, custom shoes, vintage Amy doll (from Holly Hobbie), Holly Hobbie notebook, extra outfit, and birth certificate. Prototype for sculpt by Bonnie Brown and is signed by her. 

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  • River 

    18 inches, Open, $6,500. Full-body silicone doll. Handmade resin eyes, hair microrooted using blend of alpaca and Angora mohair. Painted in translucent layers using Smooth-On silicone pigments. Sculpted, molded, and cast in silicone by Dawn Donofrio. Eyes by Mara Faria. 

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  • Snowman Baby 

    18 inches, LE (sold out), $650. Painted with Ultimate Fusion air-dry paints and sealed twice with a matte varnish. Has a carrot nose and coal buttons on the bodice, which are sculpted using Apoxie Sculpt and are permanent; glossed lips and nails; applied lashes; and custom-painted peep eyes. Also has hand-painted hair and a premium mohair rooted mohawk sealed from the inside. Can be gently styled. Comes with a boutique dress created by Jorge Baby Boutique, bonnet, diaper cover, diaper, and onesie. Gracie Mae kit sculpted by Laura Lee Eagles. 

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  • Theo 

    19 inches, LE, $1,125. Vinyl doll painted with Ultimate Fusion air-dry paints. Painted hair. Textured skin with air-dry mediums. Rooted mohair eyelashes. Kit sculpted by Doris Moyers-Hornbogen. 

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  • Toscana 

    15 inches, LE 20, $4,500. Made with Psycho Paint, Silc Pig, alpaca hair, and craft wire full-body armature. Has detachable tongue, drink-and-wet system, hand-applied eyebrows, and directional mono-rooted hair. Can pose in a crawling position, sit up, and use the potty. 

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  • DOLL REPAINT/FACE-UP 

  • Alice 

    13 inches, OOAK, $1,400. Fair resin BJD, acrylic paints, and other sealers used. Has hand-painted blue, side-glancing eyes, delicate brows, and hand-painted lashes. Body has 16 points of articulation and is blushed all over. Has a light mani/pedi. Sculpted by Dianna Effner. Outfit by Rachel Fisher. Shoes by Katerina of Aprilgirl KS. 

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  • Custom Paola Reina Carmen Doll 

    13 inches, LE 1, $425. Vinyl Las Amigas doll customized with new OOAK brown resin eyes; new eyelashes; removal of original rooted hair, which has been replaced with a new removable wig; face repaint; new resin BJD body repaint; manicure/pedicure; and a new handmade outfit created by the artist. 

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  • Custom Paola Reina Gemma Doll 

    13 inches, LE 1, $430. Vinyl Las Amigas doll customized with new OOAK green resin eyes; new eyelashes; removal of original rooted hair, which has been replaced with a new removable wig; face repaint; new resin BJD body repaint; manicure/pedicure; and a new handmade outfit created by the artist. 

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  • Custom Paola Reina Pilar Doll 

    13 inches, LE 1, $425. Vinyl Las Amigas doll customized with new OOAK teal resin eyes; new eyelashes; removal of rooted original hair, which has been replaced with a new removable wig; face repaint; new resin BJD body repaint; manicure/pedicure; and a new handmade outfit created by the artist. 

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  • Custom Ruby Red Fashion Friends Camellia Doll 

    14.5 inches, LE 1, $460. Vinyl limited-edition doll customized with new OOAK sea glass eyes; new eyelashes; new wig; face/body repaint; manicure/pedicure; and a new handmade dress created by the artist. 

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  • Custom Ruby Red Fashion Friends Clark Doll 

    14.5 inches, LE 1, $460. Vinyl limited-edition doll customized with new OOAK teal glass eyes; new eyelashes; new wig; face/body repaint; manicure/pedicure; and a new handmade romper created by the artist. 

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  • Dana 

    15 inches, Custom, $495. Vinyl Ruby Red Fashion Friends Kayla doll has been completely repainted using high-pigment acrylics and soft chalks. Auburn hair in loose ringlets frames her hand-painted light gray eyes and lashes. Costume designed and handcrafted by the artist. Features a handmade knit crop cardigan, long-sleeved jersey-knit top with ruffle sleeves, linen skirt with floral print, and heart-shaped yoke. Rosette-adorned knit hat, artist-made necklace, and coordinating socks and shoes complete the outfit. 

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  • Doralea 

    15 inches, Custom, $525. Ruby Red Fashion Friends Freida doll has been completely repainted in fantasy deer fashion. Customized with cocoa brown glass eyes and chocolate hair in ringlets (genuine RRFF wig). Costume designed and handcrafted completely by the artist. Handcrafted antlers attach magnetically. Uggs are wool felt and faux fur. Tutu is rose gold glittered with coordinating rosette and headband. 

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  • Hannah 

    11 inches, OOAK, $300. Handcrafted with artist-grade chalk pastels and acrylic gouache paints. Features hand-painted facial details and shading and is sealed with multiple protective coats. Soft modacrylic wig is securely attached, and she is dressed in a 1920s ensemble handcrafted by the artist. Sculpted by Dianna Effner as part of the Little Darling collection. 

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  • Isadora 

    15 inches, OOAK, $495. Vinyl Ruby Red Fashion Friends Scarlett doll has been completely repainted with high-pigment acrylics and soft chalks. Customized with hand-painted hazel-gold eyes, painted lashes, and ginger hair in long, loose ringlets. Full factory manicure and pedicure to match her outfit. Costume was designed and handcrafted by the artist. Top features puff sleeves and a rose pattern on delicate fabric. Rusty-red cotton tights, coordinating ballet flats by Cottontail Doll Designs, RRFF brand limited-edition heart earrings, and artist-made matching necklace included. 

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  • Leira 

    23 inches, OOAK, $1,565. Smart Doll in Interstellar Blue has been artist painted using soft chalks and acrylics in the jungle-fantasy theme. Outfit made by the artist from jersey knit and leather. Wig customized with coordinating beads. Leather details adorn her legs, arm, and forehead. 

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  • Logan 

    11 inches, OOAK, $300. Handcrafted with artist-grade chalk pastels and acrylic paints. Features hand-painted facial details and shading, sealed with multiple protective coats. Soft modacrylic wig is securely attached. Dressed in a finely tailored Boneka dress from Germany. Doll was handcrafted from the Wednesday’s Child sculpt by Dianna Effner. 

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  • Madde 

    18 inches, Open, $1,400. Soft pastels and watercolor pencils. Glass eyes and synthetic mohair wig. Wears an outfit by Lori Gould. 

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  • Maddy 

    13 inches, OOAK, $950. Vinyl Little Darling #5 doll in medium skin tone has been customized using acrylic paints and various sealers. Has a full face-up and hand-painted eyes the color of the tropical seas, with hints of turquoise brown and ivory. Brows and lashes are also hand-painted. Sculpt by Dianna Effner. Dress by Maria Klopotowska. Wig by Nina Puppenfee. 

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  • Small Fairy 

    10 inches, OOAK, $700. Customized with soft pastels and watercolor pencils. Has glass eyes, mohair wig, and limited-edition clothing handmade by Phillipa Lawrence. Gigi doll made by Rose Bbflockling in lilac resin. 

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  • Sue 

    13 inches, OOAK, $865. Customized blank vinyl Dianna Effner Little Darling #5 in medium skin tone. 

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  • DOLL FASHION 

  • 18th Century Gown 

    22 inches, OOAK, $1,995. Black silk dress with pink chiffon petticoat. Garment adorned with elaborate appliques and trims. Twenty-thousand gems with gold mesh, beads, pearls, sequins, and silk flowers. In the style of garments from that era. Undergarments include pantalettes with pink pleated fabric and wide lace bottoms. Hoop is pink satin. Hoop overlay has white five-layer ruffle. Under petticoat is white satin. Petticoat is pink chiffon with wide ruffle adorned with white trim and a profusion of gems. Silk gown is fully lined in soft pink batiste. Sleeve flounce is lined in black sequins. Robert Tonner American Model doll wears rhinestone earrings and a pink rhinestone necklace. Basic pattern by Fletcher Pattern Company. Wig by Facets Boutique. Photos by the artist. 

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  • Blue Moon 

    12 inches, OOAK, $600. Vintage silk satin, freshwater pearls, glass beads. Freeform design based on sci-fi movie costumes and modern haute couture. Modeled by Integrity Toys doll Poppy Parker (Pretty in Polynesia). Artist’s repaint. 

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  • Forest Bride 

    1:3 scale, OOAK, $149.99. Embroidered mesh, satin, clear and pink sew-on rhinestones, crochet cotton, tulle, gimp trim, crinoline, snaps, memory wire, beading tube, silk flowers, faux butterfly. Rows of sew-on clear rhinestones decorate the bodice of the dress at the princess seams. Clear and pink sew-on rhinestones are randomly placed between those. Additional pink rhinestones were added sparingly on the skirt front. Bodice and skirt are of embroidered material. Bridal gown is modeled on Genesis, a tea-colored 58 cm Classic Smart Doll by Danny Choo. 

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  • Gatsby's Muse 

    11 inches, OOAK, $300. Ensemble consists of a 1920s-era set that features a dress made from a silver sequin fabric with a subtle light tan backing. A row of rhinestone trim fringe embellishes a portion of the front of the dress. Black feather boa is draped around the shoulders. Silver hand-crocheted hat is accented with a black ribbon. Ensemble includes a pair of sheer black tights and black slip-ons, each topped with a decorative crystal. A handcrafted black velvet purse adorned with crystal and rhinestone trim fringe is on one arm, and she holds a permanently affixed cigarette with its holder. About the doll: Little Darling sculpt by Dianna Effner. Synthetic mohair wig can be restyled. Doll has been meticulously blushed, and her fingernails and toenails have been realistically painted and glossed. Has light blue hand-painted eyes. 

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  • Marleigh's Girls Just Wanna Have Fun 

    15 inches, OOAK, $95. Hand-knit crop sweater is adorned with faux pearls and has buttons on reverse side. Layered skirt in a beautiful olive batik fabric with heart-shaped yolk is wrapped with a genuine leather belt. Boots are customized to match. Coordinating knit hat and bracelet included. Ivory polka-dot mesh wristlets complete the ensemble. Fits 15-inch Ruby Red Fashion Friends dolls. 

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  • Surrounded by Flowers 

    17 inches, OOAK, $300. Paper, lace, and wire. The paper flowers are handmade. The dress and wig are made of paper as well. 

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  • Vahalani (Hawaiian Sunset) 

    22 inches, OOAK, $750. Sunset shades of orange, purple, fuchsia, and indigo. Purple silk/cotton lace trimmed pantaloons. Purple silk/cotton petticoat with black lace trim. Lined, trained, hand-dyed silk charmeuse skirt with satin pleated trim. Asymmetrical drapes of orange, fuchsia, and purple tricot form an overskirt. Ultrasuede lace-up sleeves with black lace frill. Variegated hand-dyed lace appliques in purple and orange on a purple bodice. Hand-dyed silk charmeuse drape attached to the sleeves. Silk ribbons, yarns, and ribbon and fabric flowers incorporated throughout the costume. Earrings and choker. Shoes decorated with purple ribbon. Swarovski crystal headdress has flowers, ribbons, and yarns. Robert Tonner American Model vinyl doll has two-tone long wavy blond synthetic wig, pale green/amber soft glass eyes, and applied upper lashes. Complete repaint and blushing by the artist. 

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  • Whispering Woods Ensemble 

    11 inches, OOAK, $300. Hand-crafted woodland fairy ensemble includes a skirt made from brown plaid gauze fabric. It has intentionally raveled edges and subtle wear holes, carefully dyed in a deeper hue. Hand-dyed silk ribbon cords adorned with bead accents embellish the skirt. Bodice is crafted from hand-dyed silk velvet and is accented with a soft ruff of taupe marabou feathers. Fairy wings are handmade from wire and stained lace fabric; Swarovski crystals add a touch of magic. Her arms are adorned with fairy-inspired cuffs, fashioned from tulle and faux greenery. Lace-up boots are aged with an antique wax stain. Strawberry blond wig is crowned with a daisy garland. Handcrafted needle-felted raccoon is cradled in the doll’s hands. Porcelain doll is a handcrafted Dianna Effner Wednesday's Child mold with green eyes hand-painted by the artist. 

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